Salem City Proposition #8: 0.1% Recreation and Cultural Facilities Sales Tax (RAP Tax)
Salem city, Utah
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Salem would add a 0.1% sales tax for 10 years to pay for parks, trails, recreation and senior facilities, and arts and cultural programs. Shoppers in Salem would pay 1 cent more for every $10 spent on taxable purchases.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Salem City Council
The city's elected council put the tax question to voters and held a public meeting on Sept. 30, 2026 to hear both sides. Utah requires voter approval of a RAP tax.
Source: utah.gov
A YES vote means
Salem charges an extra 0.1% sales tax for 10 years, and the money goes to parks, trails, recreation, and arts.
A NO vote means
Salem does not add this sales tax.
Source: utah.gov